ALEXANDER RUBIN
WASHINGTON,DC
Summary
Former U.S. Department of State intern with focused expertise in intelligence integration, sanctions research, and counterterrorism analysis. Proven track record in producing impactful briefing materials that informed U.S. foreign policy and strengthened global security initiatives. Recipient of the Boren Fellowship through the National Security Education Program, completing immersive language and policy research in Tanzania (August 2023–April 2024). Skilled in Swahili, with proven cultural adaptability and effective communication in diverse settings. Holds a B.A. in Justice and Law from American University’s School of Public Affairs, with a concentration in counterterrorism. Current MS Terrorism and Homeland Security Policy candidate.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
United States Department of State, Bureau of International Organizations' Office of Sanctions and Counterterrorism (IO/SCT)
01.2025 - 04.2025
• Conducted OSINT research on Iran’s nuclear capabilities, sanctions snapback policy, and multilateral enforcement mechanisms across the AU, ECOWAS, LAS, and BRICS.
• Monitored global threat activity, producing daily briefs for senior officials under tight deadlines.
• Authored in-depth threat assessments on ISIS, UNSCR compliance, and chemical weapons in Syria; several reports were adopted into official training packages for new analysts.
• Produced analysis on FATF obligations under UNSCRs 1373, 1267, and 1988, providing fresh perspectives recognized by senior sanctions experts.
Fellow
Boren Award Fellowship Tanzania, Arusha, Tanzania
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Studied Swahili, history of Tanzania, and cultural courses at MSTDC School in Arusha.
• Delivered a threat assessment briefing in Swahili on Al-Shabaab operations in East Africa.
• Gained immersive cultural experience and enhanced cross-cultural intelligence collection skills.
Education
MS - Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy
American University Washington
Washington, DC05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Justice and Law [Terrorism]
American University Washington
Washington, DC05.2023
Skills
OSINT Research & Social Media Monitoring
Threat Assessment & Physical Security Analysis
Counterterrorism & Sanctions Policy
Event & Executive Protection Support
Intelligence Synthesis & Brief Writing
Swahili (Working Proficiency)
Cross-Cultural Analysis
Report Writing & Public Speaking
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Conflict/Peacebuilding in Africa
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- Intelligence Analysis
- Prosecution of Terrorism
- Terrorism, Crime & Public Policy
- Domestic Terrorism & Political Violence
- Justice & Deviant Behavior
Timeline
Intern
United States Department of State, Bureau of International Organizations' Office of Sanctions and Counterterrorism (IO/SCT)
01.2025 - 04.2025
Fellow
Boren Award Fellowship Tanzania, Arusha, Tanzania
08.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Justice and Law [Terrorism]
American University Washington
MS - Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy
American University Washington
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